The world is as black as a crow
Qi Yan thought about it and found that her current situation was very passive.
After this knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger, the masked man will not do anything to her for the time being, but it remains to be seen whether future sources can continue.
Although he has opened the heart of Nangong Jingnu, but the other party only communicates closely with Nangong Shunv, other emperors rarely move around, and the political resources of the princess are still too low...
As for Nangong Wang's side, Qi Yan decided to continue to "cold" him.
If he didn't let him fall heavily, the prince would not let go of his body and continue to "use" himself.
The second prince Nangong Wei's behavior in Luobei was unexpected, and it was time to turn around...
A cruel smile appeared on Qi Yan's face: This is better.
…
A few days later, Qi Yan went back to her private house and handed a post to the housekeeper Qian Yuan: "You go to Gongyang Mansion and present the post to the second son."
"Yes."
Gongyanghuai took a rest today, and after receiving the post, he immediately changed his clothes and went out of the house through the back door to the agreed place - Mudanlou.
The shop boy hit Gongyanghuai a thousand times: "Please come in, Lord Master."
"Has a young master surnamed Qi made a reservation?"
"Yes, it's in the private room on the second floor. Master, please."
At the door of the private room, Gongyanghuai adjusted her clothes, held the fan Qi Yan gave her in her hand, and knocked on the door.
"Please come."
Gongyanghuai raised his arms and bowed: "Tie Zhu, stay safe."
"Baishi please take a seat, how about not seeing Shiraishi for a few months?"
Gongyanghuai felt a little guilty: "It's been a few months since the last time we left. Tie Zhu has helped Gongyang Mansion so much without ever thanking him in person. Gongyanghuai is ashamed."
"I know Shiraishi, but why doesn't Shiraishi know me? Why should you care about this?"
A simple sentence warmed Gongyanghuai's heart, and he took the initiative to sit beside Qi Yan: "I heard that you have come out of Lifu?"
"Um."
"The last time I asked you for help, I was abrupt. My father has reprimanded me severely for this. Didn't make you embarrassed?"
Qi Yan smiled lightly, raised her hand and poured a cup of tea for Gongyanghuai: "His Royal Highness Zhen Zhen is kind and kind, I heard about this matter and felt that a few adults were excusable and took the initiative to enter the palace to give advice."
After a pause, he said, "I'm very happy that Shiraishi can come to the appointment."
Gongyanghuai held Qi Yan's arm and explained, "I have long referred to Tie Zhu as a lifelong confidant, but now you have a different identity, and you are too diligent to be afraid of causing trouble for you."
Qi Yan said sadly: "Ten years of cold window, one day, but you don't want to stop at the status of an internal minister, what if you have no ambitions?"
Gongyanghuai has a heart, and he did not tell Qi Yan to be careful in words and deeds like others, and then let out a long sigh.
"Is Shiraishi worried?"
"The Hundred Flowers Brew in the Peony Building is the most famous. Tie Zhu can accompany me to drink a few cups of tea instead of wine."
"it is good."
The wine and food were served, and Gongyang Huai drank three cups in a row.
"Boom" and pressed the wine glass on the table: "Does Tie Zhu still remember Ding Fengshan?"
Qi Yan thought for a moment and shook her head.
Gongyanghuai snorted coldly, "It's the 'Master of the Paralyzed Sedan chair' that we met in Yunzhou Official School, the eldest son of Ding Mansion."
Qi Yan couldn't help laughing: "It turned out to be him, and Baishi's description is appropriate. How can you mention him?"
Gongyanghuai also laughed: "You don't know, the father and son of the Ding family both became Beijing officials because of their meritorious service in leading the army. I was transferred to the Ministry of Industry a few days ago, and I am still a sixth-grade. 'Now it's my immediate boss, the fifth-grade worker."
"Ding Fengshan was a military worker, why did he get a clerical post?"
"Ding Fengshan passed the test all the way for some reason last time. Although the term is at the bottom, it can be considered an identity. Hmph, who doesn't know that Ding's house is behind the Taiwei's house? It's really good to enjoy the shade under a big tree... The eldest son of the Taiwei's Mansion is now the assistant servant of the Ministry of Rites. The original servant, Mr. Liu, was getting old and asked His Majesty to retire and return home. According to the process, even if there is a vacancy, the servant should be selected first in the Ministry of Rites. My dear friend has transferred. The three of us are in the top three in the same class, and even though he is the champion, I am not worse than him! Which one of the top three in the past has not been honed for three or five years to get ahead? It’s not because of… hey.”
Gongyanghuai finished speaking and poured himself another cup, drank it all in one go, and fell silent.
"Shouldn't I tell you this?"
"Just talk to me, don't confide in front of outsiders."
Gongyanghuai smiled bitterly: "I know, but since the accident, my father has the idea of retreating bravely, and the big brother is immersed in the sea of books and never cares about it. These words of mine... I can only talk to you. The capital. In this place, even a fart can get a few seventh-rank officials. Hahahaha, hey! If my father retires, His Majesty will not necessarily bring me up, the Gongyang Mansion is afraid that the plaque will be picked. "
Gongyanghuai drank a few more cups, and appeared a little drunk because he drank too quickly: "Speaking of which you should never say, it's actually not a bad thing that you have been ordered as a concubine. Only when you really walk in will you know this. How dark the officialdom is. The few taels of silver I have a month are not enough for the usual human relations. Today, the adult is celebrating his birthday, and tomorrow the adult is holding his grandson... Xing Zhongshu passed his birthday a few days ago, but the principals of the six divisions are good people. , let us join together in private. I only paid 3 taels of silver a month and I posted 2 taels, which is too little for us as a minister! The most annoying thing is that we don't even have the qualifications to go to the government to drink a glass of wine. The Yangfu is eating Laodi'er, and Yueyue is going out or not."
Qi Yan looked at Gongyanghuai quietly. Five years ago, he scolded Ding Fengshan at the entrance of Yunzhou Official School for being an ordinary boy, but now he has been tossed into this state by the court of Wei State.
How many years did it take for the Wei Kingdom to overthrow the decadent former dynasty? This is rotten to the court, if I don't speed up, it will really be too late...
"Xing Zhongshu? But the Lord Zhongshu Ling?"
"Yes, it's him."
"But I heard that this lord came from a poor family, and is the most honest, fair and honest."
Gongyanghuai sneered: "The world is as dark as a crow, what is his position worth 1,800 taels of silver?"
Gongyanghuai grabbed Qi Yan's arm and said in a self-deprecating manner: "When you won Huiyuan, I also advised you not to accept other people's gold and silver property. Thinking about it now, you are too young."
Qi Yan looked at Gong Yang Huai, whose eyes were full of frustration, and had a plan.
She got up and walked out of the private room, called the shop assistant to put a broken piece of silver into the other's hand, and whispered a few words in a low voice.
The second shopkeeper took the order, Qi Yan returned to the private room, and Gongyang Huai pulled her over to continue to tell the darkness of the officialdom and his disappointment.
After half an hour, Gongyanghuai was so drunk that he lay down on the table tiredly.
Qi Yan heard a lot of things she wanted to know from Gongyanghuai's mouth.
"Tuk Tuk Tuk"
"Master, Xiao Qianyuan."
"It's the housekeeper of the private house, Shiraishi waits for me for a moment."
…
Qian Yuan greeted Qi Yan, and took out a stack of silver notes from his arms: "Master, according to your instructions, there are a total of two five hundred taels, nine hundred taels, and two fifty taels of silver notes from the bank. "
"Don't put these bank notes in your account, but I will supply you as soon as possible."
"Yes."
Qi Yan came back with the silver note, sat next to Gongyanghuai and touched his shoulder: "Baishi? Wake up."
"Huh?" Gongyanghuai pressed on the table, squinting and sat up.
Qi Yan put a stack of silver bills in front of Gongyanghuai: "This is the silver bill from Tongbao Bank, and Baishi will take it for an emergency walk first."
Gongyanghuai's wine immediately woke up three minutes, frowned and glanced at Qi Yan, took the silver note and counted it: a full two thousand taels!
"Tie Zhu, you..."
"Baishi doesn't need to say more, if you still treat me as a confidant and friend, put away the banknotes."
"But this is too precious. Where did you get so much money?"
Two thousand taels, the former Gongyanghuai may not be able to see it.
Gongyangzhong, the minister of Zongzheng Temple, has more than that in human favors each year, but when the emperor's mausoleum was lost, Gongyangzhong became half a sinner.
All the people who came and went disappeared at once, and even this year's birthday was quietly held behind closed doors.
Today, the three members of the Gongyang Mansion cannot earn so much in one year. The huge Gongyang Mansion has dozens of people, and the two sons' personal relationships have already made it beyond their means.
"His Royal Highness Zhen Zhen, Hong En, gave me a lot of rewards when I established the mansion, but I just bought these in a hurry today. Take it first, and I'll prepare some for you in a few days."
Gongyanghuai struggled a little and pushed the bank note back: "I can't accept it."
He is very short of money, but he values his classmate friendship with Qi Yan more, and he always feels that some things will change the taste.
Qi Yan sighed softly: "Is it possible, do you really want to watch Gongyang Mansion fall?"
A sentence struck Gongyanghuai's mind, and he fell silent.
Qi Yan continued: "Although I don't understand officialdom, but after hearing you say so much, I probably understand why you haven't been promoted for a long time."
"Why?"
"Your ability is sufficient, but you lack the opportunity to speak well. It is impossible for your Majesty to remember so many officials in the DPRK, and you are not qualified to participate in the DPRK meeting. Your Majesty can't remember how you can reuse you as a person? Uncle can't do it even if he has the will... I know you don't want to do this, but if you don't do this, you will only be pushed further and further away. Seeing that the next big exam is coming, you will want to stand out. It's even more difficult... After all, you were born in the second place in this year's ranking, if someone has a good word for you, they will not lose to Lu Boyan."
Seeing Gongyanghuai bowing her head and saying nothing, Qi Yan continued to persuade: "Give all these bank notes to the Minister of Industry and buy a qualification to meet Xing Zhongshu in private. Give me another three days, and I will go back to the house and sell a few items. Son. Three days later, when you are still here, I will give you another ten thousand taels of silver bills. You can give Xing Zhongshu the ten thousand silver bills. It is not difficult for him to be a high-ranking prime minister and recommend a waiter."
Gongyanghuai looked at Qi Yan in astonishment, and asked hesitantly, "What if Xing Zhongshu doesn't accept it? Instead, your Majesty will give me a copy, isn't it all over?"